“To you all,
“At the end of the most exhausting, exciting and terrifying year of my life so far, I want to end it by saying thank you to each and every single one of you.
“In the last year, I’ve been lucky enough to give speeches, appear on TV and radio and even meet the leaders of our government but I could not have done it without any of you.
“When I lost my best friend Aaron, we were just 11 years old. Through the six and a half years that have followed, I have struggled to understand what my purpose has been, but thanks to you all, I’ve found it.
“I have learned to use my voice to speak up for those who cannot and without you all, I’d be talking to an empty room. You have given me this platform to campaign and implement change and therefore, it belongs to you as much as me.
“I will never be able to put into words how much love and gratitude I have for each and every single one of you, but from the very bottom of my heart, thank you.
“Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and a Happy New Year when it comes, with all my love, Ryan-Thomas”
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